My FE3 progress thread

[89BG 323]

got a link for this jack? i would not mind a 6 speed fe3 one bit.

[93BlkOnGreenPro]

I think i have shunned klze thoughts from my head, and when the times comes, a FE3 will find its way into my bay.

Thanks for the information. I kinda look forward look to the b8 clunking out in die time.

[93BlkOnGreenPro]

got a link for this jack? i would not mind a 6 speed fe3 one bit.

I was just reading up on this one: http://www.mx6.com/forums/fe-dohc/24...peed-itbs.html

[Turpro]

Truthfully the fe3 would be a cheaper swap

[Ace]

I must admit, If my BPT ever takes a **** I'm gonna throw another in and piece together an Fe3 swap.
I mean, this motor N/A makes almost what I make boosted.

[FE3-323]

about time you folks started catching on

[89BG 323]

Truthfully the fe3 would be a cheaper swap

and is still more exclusive than a kl swap.

[The Pile]

the KL has the sound that makes my insides tingle...

FE3 can be faster... but it cant touch the sound of the KL. Period.

[Justbp-me]

I want an FE3 but I just got my bp in my 4wd and I think setting up a FE3 would be a pain what with the transmission side and all.

[93BlkOnGreenPro]

the KL has the sound that makes my insides tingle...

FE3 can be faster... but it cant touch the sound of the KL. Period.

performance > sound

[FE3-323]

more cage contemplation.

[The Pile]

performance > sound

I would put money that an NA FE3 swap would get beat by an NA KL swap...

Once your talking turbocharged then there is way to many factors to try and compare.

The only thing thing the FE3 has over a KL is that the rods arent non-forged toothpicks

Done with rant.

[93BlkOnGreenPro]

I would put money that an NA FE3 swap would get beat by an NA KL swap...

Once your talking turbocharged then there is way to many factors to try and compare.

The only thing thing the FE3 has over a KL is that the rods arent non-forged toothpicks

Done with rant.

Comparing oem performance between the between the FE3 and KL, I would hope since the KL has 2 more cylinders and ( FE3 1998cc) (KL-ZE 2497cc) 499cc (30.45 cu in), which is a HUGE difference in displacement itself.

Thats like putting a 4 banger mustang against a V6 mustang, or even like putting a stock 289 V8 SB Chevy vs a 302 SB.

There is no replacement for displacement.

But since there is only like a 20 hp difference, its almost a dead drop in install, will run off of the BP ecm and to the non-mazda common eye could be passed on as a BP, hell, why not?

Seeing this build, imma do a FE3 swap instead of a KL. Less hassle, and almost the same performance.

edit: do you think that cage will provide enough frame stiffness, lol. Looks like it should be rigid enough.

[FE3-323]

still churning over cage ideas for the main hoop.... i might run a horizontal bar instead of a kickback harness bar & then run 2 diagonals to that...............
I don't need as much room as initially thought, based on mainhoop position

[93BlkOnGreenPro]

I would think that a main hoop tied into the rear strut tower, x roof, a pillar runs and a low door bar would be the ticket.

edit: if you didnt plan on running the headliner or a pillars, but you did say that this was going to be a daily with ac for the ladies.

My post may be a little to raw for them. The resonance and noise would be a mood killa, unless she was hardcore. Then I would promptly ask you if she had a sister/mother/cousin that shared similar similarities.